Gallo to donate more than $1 million to wildfire recovery

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CALISTOGA, CA - OCTOBER 12: CalFire firefighter Trevor Smith monitors a firing operation while battling the Tubbs Fire on October 12, 2017 near Calistoga, California. At least thirty one people have died in wildfires that have burned tens of thousands of acres and destroyed over 3,500 homes and businesses in several Northern California counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) less

CALISTOGA, CA - OCTOBER 12: CalFire firefighter Trevor Smith monitors a firing operation while battling the Tubbs Fire on October 12, 2017 near Calistoga, California. At least thirty one people have died in ... more

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CALISTOGA, CA - OCTOBER 12: A CalFire firefighter uses a hand tool as he monitors a firing operation while battling the Tubbs Fire on October 12, 2017 near Calistoga, California. At least thirty one people have died in wildfires that have burned tens of thousands of acres and destroyed over 3,500 homes and businesses in several Northern California counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) less

CALISTOGA, CA - OCTOBER 12: A CalFire firefighter uses a hand tool as he monitors a firing operation while battling the Tubbs Fire on October 12, 2017 near Calistoga, California. At least thirty one people ... more

Charred rubble is all that remains of the Paradise Ridge Winery tasting room in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 after Monday's Tubbs Fire consumed the region.

Charred rubble is all that remains of the Paradise Ridge Winery tasting room in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 after Monday's Tubbs Fire consumed the region.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

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Charred rubble is all that remains of the Paradise Ridge Winery tasting room in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 after Monday's Tubbs Fire consumed the region.

Charred rubble is all that remains of the Paradise Ridge Winery tasting room in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 after Monday's Tubbs Fire consumed the region.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

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The tasting room of the Paradise Ridge Winery, with views overlooking the vineyards, lies in ruins in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 after the Tubbs Fire destroyed virtually everything in its path Monday morning. less

The tasting room of the Paradise Ridge Winery, with views overlooking the vineyards, lies in ruins in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 after the Tubbs Fire destroyed virtually everything in its path ... more

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Wine barrels are charred at the Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 after the Tubbs Fire destroyed the property but spared the vineyards.

Wine barrels are charred at the Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 after the Tubbs Fire destroyed the property but spared the vineyards.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

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A sign melted in Monday's firestorm still hangs at the Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017.

A sign melted in Monday's firestorm still hangs at the Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017.

A viewing platform at Gundlach Bundschu Winery is seen destroyed in Sonoma on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

A viewing platform at Gundlach Bundschu Winery is seen destroyed in Sonoma on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

Photo: Mason Trinca, Special To The Chronicle

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Angela Pardo works at the main entrance gate to the Gundlach Bundschu winery Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Sonoma.

Angela Pardo works at the main entrance gate to the Gundlach Bundschu winery Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Sonoma.

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A sign tells people that the historic Gundlach Bundschu winery is still standing, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in this view near Sonoma.

A sign tells people that the historic Gundlach Bundschu winery is still standing, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in this view near Sonoma.

Photo: Eric Risberg, Associated Press

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Residents stand outside of Gundlach Bundschu winery as an out of control wildfire approaches on October 9, 2017 in Sonoma.

Residents stand outside of Gundlach Bundschu winery as an out of control wildfire approaches on October 9, 2017 in Sonoma.

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Flames roar through a historic building at the Stags Leap Winery during a fast moving wind whipped wild fire raged though the Napa/Sonoma wine region in Napa on October 9, 2017.

Flames roar through a historic building at the Stags Leap Winery during a fast moving wind whipped wild fire raged though the Napa/Sonoma wine region in Napa on October 9, 2017.

Photo: Peter DaSilva/Special To The Chronicle

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Embers fly from a tree in front of a leveled structure at Nicholson Ranch winery in Sonoma on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Embers fly from a tree in front of a leveled structure at Nicholson Ranch winery in Sonoma on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Photo: Noah Berger/Special To The Chronicle

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A bubbling underground river of wine flows away from a burned Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

A bubbling underground river of wine flows away from a burned Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

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Burned wine barrels are seen at a destroyed Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

Burned wine barrels are seen at a destroyed Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

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Burned wine barrels are seen at a destroyed Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

Burned wine barrels are seen at a destroyed Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

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Paradise Ridge Winery is seen burned to the ground in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

Paradise Ridge Winery is seen burned to the ground in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

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Burned wine barrels are seen at a destroyed Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

Burned wine barrels are seen at a destroyed Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa on October 10, 2017.

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A partially burned sign is seen amidst smoldering remains at William Hill Estate Winery in Napa on October 9, 2017, as multiple wind-driven fires continue to whip through the region.

A partially burned sign is seen amidst smoldering remains at William Hill Estate Winery in Napa on October 9, 2017, as multiple wind-driven fires continue to whip through the region.

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A hot spot burns near a destroyed property off Soda Canyon Road October 9, 2017 in Napa. A fire tore through the area on the evening of Oct. 8, destroying properties and vineyards.

A hot spot burns near a destroyed property off Soda Canyon Road October 9, 2017 in Napa. A fire tore through the area on the evening of Oct. 8, destroying properties and vineyards.

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A fan and a keg were only a few items that were still recognizable after the a fast moving wind whipped wild fire roared through the Hilton Hotel burning it to the ground in Santa Rosa on October 9, 2017.

A fan and a keg were only a few items that were still recognizable after the a fast moving wind whipped wild fire roared through the Hilton Hotel burning it to the ground in Santa Rosa on October 9, 2017.

Photo: Peter DaSilva, Special To The Chronicle

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A winery building along Hwy. 12 burned out of control as a fast moving wind whipped wild fire raged though the Napa/Sonoma wine region on October 9, 2017.

A winery building along Hwy. 12 burned out of control as a fast moving wind whipped wild fire raged though the Napa/Sonoma wine region on October 9, 2017.

Photo: Peter DaSilva, Special To The Chronicle

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A Tv cameraman navigates his closer to a winery building along Hwy. 12 as a fast moving wind whipped wild fire raged though the Napa/Sonoma wine region on October 9, 2017.

A Tv cameraman navigates his closer to a winery building along Hwy. 12 as a fast moving wind whipped wild fire raged though the Napa/Sonoma wine region on October 9, 2017.

Photo: Peter DaSilva, Special To The Chronicle

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The Atlas fire destroyed the Signorello Estate, winery the Silverado Trail in Napa on Monday, October 9, 2017.

The Atlas fire destroyed the Signorello Estate, winery the Silverado Trail in Napa on Monday, October 9, 2017.

Photo: Evan Sernoffsky

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The Atlas fire destroyed the Signorello Estate, winery the Silverado Trail in Napa on Monday, October 9, 2017.

The Atlas fire destroyed the Signorello Estate, winery the Silverado Trail in Napa on Monday, October 9, 2017.

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The Atlas fire destroyed the Signorello Estate, winery the Silverado Trail in Napa on Monday, October 9, 2017.

The Atlas fire destroyed the Signorello Estate, winery the Silverado Trail in Napa on Monday, October 9, 2017.

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The Atlas fire destroyed the Signorello Estate, winery the Silverado Trail in Napa on Monday, October 9, 2017.

The Atlas fire destroyed the Signorello Estate, winery the Silverado Trail in Napa on Monday, October 9, 2017.

Photo: Evan Sernoffsky

Gallo to donate more than $1 million to wildfire recovery

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E. & J. Gallo Winery, one of the largest wine companies in the world, announced today it would contribute $1 million to fire recovery efforts, while also matching employee donations two-for-one.

At this early point in the recovery process, Gallo’s pledge is the most significant financial contribution to the region by a wine brand.

The company owns wineries, vineyards and production facilities across some of Wine Country’s hardest hit areas, including Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Solano counties. Gallo’s William Hill Estate Winery sustained minor damage, according to the company.

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The funds are going to be divided among the American Red Cross California Wildfires Relief Fund, the Community Foundation of Sonoma and the Napa Valley Communication Foundation.

As for the latest news regarding the fire: grounds are just only beginning to cool in areas of Santa Rosa, allowing first responders to move forward with the recovery process. Residential areas on the Southeast side of Santa Rosa, meanwhile, were still in danger as of Friday.

The rash of wildfires are among the deadliest the state has ever endured — eviscerating up to 3,500 structures, charring more than 191,437 acres and killing at least 31 people.

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